The Valwood Park Sermon Podcast Valwood Park Baptist Church valwood@valwoodparkchurch.com Valwood Park Baptist Church Biblically rich and approachable sermon content from Valwood Park Baptist Church in Farmers Branch, TX. Worship with us each week on Sundays at 10:30 am! For service times and additional resources, visit www.valwoodparkchurch.com Biblically rich and approachable sermon content from Valwood Park Baptist Church in Farmers Branch, TX. Worship with us each week on Sundays at 10:30 am! For service times and additional resources, visit www.valwoodparkchurch.com en © 2026 Valwood Park Baptist Church no God's Heart For the Nations Vinod Thuraka <p>From cover to cover, you easily find a recurring theme in Scripture - God's love for the nations. Through his people, he desires to see his glory known among every tribe and nation. This week, special guest speaker Vinod Thuraka from Parkway Hills Baptist Church helps us understand how this passion is built into the DNA of the early church.</p> <p>From cover to cover, you easily find a recurring theme in Scripture - God's love for the nations. Through his people, he desires to see his glory known among every tribe and nation. This week, special guest speaker Vinod Thuraka from Parkway Hills Baptist Church helps us understand how this passion is built into the DNA of the early church.</p> From cover to cover, you easily find a recurring theme in Scripture - God's love for the nations. Through his people, he desires to see his glory known among every tribe and nation. This week, special guest speaker Vinod Thuraka from Parkway Hills Baptist Church helps us understand how this passion is built into the DNA of the early church.

]]> Sun, 28 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2554 1 0863affb384b541375a5139a59142848 no 4. Honor Authority Matt Morrison <p>As we reach the fifth commandment, we shift into what’s known as the “second table” of the Ten Commandments. After explaining what it means to love the Lord, the remaining words unpack how we honor the things he loves. This begins with a call to honor one’s parents, and by extension, authority. </p> <p>As we reach the fifth commandment, we shift into what’s known as the “second table” of the Ten Commandments. After explaining what it means to love the Lord, the remaining words unpack how we honor the things he loves. This begins with a call to honor one’s parents, and by extension, authority. </p> As we reach the fifth commandment, we shift into what’s known as the “second table” of the Ten Commandments. After explaining what it means to love the Lord, the remaining words unpack how we honor the things he loves. This begins with a call to honor one’s parents, and by extension, authority.

]]> Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2112 2 9dcf276ec512469064784a36958cc6e3 no 3. Love God's Name Matt Morrison <p>Loving and worshiping God doesn’t just mean worshiping him alone and worshiping him rightly. It means loving and honoring his name. The third commandment reveals why this is so important, and what it means to love his name well.</p> <p>Loving and worshiping God doesn’t just mean worshiping him alone and worshiping him rightly. It means loving and honoring his name. The third commandment reveals why this is so important, and what it means to love his name well.</p> Loving and worshiping God doesn’t just mean worshiping him alone and worshiping him rightly. It means loving and honoring his name. The third commandment reveals why this is so important, and what it means to love his name well.

]]> Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2223 3 85157f0a371e8166f824ece6574e184c no 2. Love God Rightly Matt Morrison <p>The first commandment is simple – don’t worship other gods. The second is similar, yet different. Not only are God’s people called to worship him alone, but they are also called to worship him properly. This means worshiping him for who he really is, not simply for what we wish or imagine he is.</p> <p>The first commandment is simple – don’t worship other gods. The second is similar, yet different. Not only are God’s people called to worship him alone, but they are also called to worship him properly. This means worshiping him for who he really is, not simply for what we wish or imagine he is.</p> The first commandment is simple – don’t worship other gods. The second is similar, yet different. Not only are God’s people called to worship him alone, but they are also called to worship him properly. This means worshiping him for who he really is, not simply for what we wish or imagine he is.

]]> Sun, 31 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2350 4 21301248b26e172967026fbade094d62 no 1. Love God Alone Matt Morrison <p>They sit on monuments in front of courthouses, and they’re well-known even outside Jewish or Christian circles. But what are the Ten Commandments, and how were they understood by that first generation of Israelites to experience freedom from slavery?</p><p><br></p><p>Each week, we explore one of the commandments, what it reveals about God, and how we're meant to obey it.</p> <p>They sit on monuments in front of courthouses, and they’re well-known even outside Jewish or Christian circles. But what are the Ten Commandments, and how were they understood by that first generation of Israelites to experience freedom from slavery?</p><p><br></p><p>Each week, we explore one of the commandments, what it reveals about God, and how we're meant to obey it.</p> They sit on monuments in front of courthouses, and they’re well-known even outside Jewish or Christian circles. But what are the Ten Commandments, and how were they understood by that first generation of Israelites to experience freedom from slavery?


Each week, we explore one of the commandments, what it reveals about God, and how we're meant to obey it.

]]> Sun, 24 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2342 5 33380dd0f8789bad466d028ee2518cd0 no The Ascension of Jesus Christ Matt Morrison <p>The ascension of Jesus is a pivotal moment in the gospel story, symbolizing the finished nature of Jesus' work on our behalf. On this Ascension Sunday, we look at the hope it reflects.</p> <p>The ascension of Jesus is a pivotal moment in the gospel story, symbolizing the finished nature of Jesus' work on our behalf. On this Ascension Sunday, we look at the hope it reflects.</p> The ascension of Jesus is a pivotal moment in the gospel story, symbolizing the finished nature of Jesus' work on our behalf. On this Ascension Sunday, we look at the hope it reflects.

]]> Sun, 17 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2171 6 573787a1b568b1cc822ce8a71d9d4429 no 13. Flight & Fight Matt Morrison <p>Over six chapters, Paul has laid out the corruption that has taken down the once vibrant Ephesian Church. Having challenged Timothy to stay in the city, dig in, and fight that corruption, the apostle now gives his protege one final, heartfelt plea to remain faithful.</p> <p>Over six chapters, Paul has laid out the corruption that has taken down the once vibrant Ephesian Church. Having challenged Timothy to stay in the city, dig in, and fight that corruption, the apostle now gives his protege one final, heartfelt plea to remain faithful.</p> Over six chapters, Paul has laid out the corruption that has taken down the once vibrant Ephesian Church. Having challenged Timothy to stay in the city, dig in, and fight that corruption, the apostle now gives his protege one final, heartfelt plea to remain faithful.

]]> Sun, 03 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2307 7 d179f746f06ca15318f1e32de44a26f5 no 12. Pursuing the Greater Gain Matt Morrison <p>As Paul wraps up his letter to Timothy, he circles back to the original issue that prompted his address – the false teachers corrupting the church. What is driving their errors and heresy? How can those errors be detected and defended against?</p> <p>As Paul wraps up his letter to Timothy, he circles back to the original issue that prompted his address – the false teachers corrupting the church. What is driving their errors and heresy? How can those errors be detected and defended against?</p> As Paul wraps up his letter to Timothy, he circles back to the original issue that prompted his address – the false teachers corrupting the church. What is driving their errors and heresy? How can those errors be detected and defended against?

]]> Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2215 8 cb51206cef6ca355837d809627a087a5 no Psalm 73 Mark Roach Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2354 9 611a5e0b49c6efb2bb2c9086ea76aad6 no 11. Honor & Accountability With Church Leaders Matt Morrison <p>As Paul continues to lay out how 1 Timothy should approach the necessary changes ahead for the church in Ephesus, he pays particular attention to the way Timothy should deal with the elders currently leading the congregation.</p> <p>As Paul continues to lay out how 1 Timothy should approach the necessary changes ahead for the church in Ephesus, he pays particular attention to the way Timothy should deal with the elders currently leading the congregation.</p> As Paul continues to lay out how 1 Timothy should approach the necessary changes ahead for the church in Ephesus, he pays particular attention to the way Timothy should deal with the elders currently leading the congregation.

]]> Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2403 10 c11bed04da11b631dd360016224c6fdc no Easter Sunday: Two Men. Two Destinies. Matt Morrison <p>If Jesus was never risen, we should be pitied. Yet, thank the Lord that the story didn't end on the cross. </p> <p>If Jesus was never risen, we should be pitied. Yet, thank the Lord that the story didn't end on the cross. </p> If Jesus was never risen, we should be pitied. Yet, thank the Lord that the story didn't end on the cross.

]]> Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2343 11 799bed14899ec4a0f89aed018695afc4 no Good Friday 2026 Matt Morrison <p>Both fully human and fully God, Jesus was uniquely suited to be our Savior and now our high priest.</p> <p>Both fully human and fully God, Jesus was uniquely suited to be our Savior and now our high priest.</p> Both fully human and fully God, Jesus was uniquely suited to be our Savior and now our high priest.

]]> Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1812 12 5341c0423f9444dcc81cd68154c59acd no 10. A Culture of Honor & Care Matt Morrison <p>As Paul continues to address Timothy’s personal character, he turns his attention to how this young minister should relate to those around him in the congregation, giving special attention to one particularly vulnerable group of members. </p> <p>As Paul continues to address Timothy’s personal character, he turns his attention to how this young minister should relate to those around him in the congregation, giving special attention to one particularly vulnerable group of members. </p> As Paul continues to address Timothy’s personal character, he turns his attention to how this young minister should relate to those around him in the congregation, giving special attention to one particularly vulnerable group of members.

]]> Sun, 29 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2307 13 8ee1220f57be10880284c1a3a4f701f5 no 9. Practice What You Preach Matt Morrison <p>After explaining how the church should function and be ordered, Paul continues to lay out how Timothy should prepare himself for the ministry ahead. It serves as a powerful reminder for anyone aspiring to church leadership.</p> <p>After explaining how the church should function and be ordered, Paul continues to lay out how Timothy should prepare himself for the ministry ahead. It serves as a powerful reminder for anyone aspiring to church leadership.</p> After explaining how the church should function and be ordered, Paul continues to lay out how Timothy should prepare himself for the ministry ahead. It serves as a powerful reminder for anyone aspiring to church leadership.

]]> Sun, 22 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2423 14 2e2ab2139d07e527649442d57517e2de no Reconciled Through Christ Hunter Peceraro Sun, 15 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2269 15 ac1c94cb3b35fabcc5ed840dfb5154c0 no 8. The Value of Spiritual Training Matt Morrison <p>After giving Timothy specific instructions on how to address issues within the Ephesian church, Paul now turns his focus toward Timothy and his own character.</p><p><br></p> <p>After giving Timothy specific instructions on how to address issues within the Ephesian church, Paul now turns his focus toward Timothy and his own character.</p><p><br></p> After giving Timothy specific instructions on how to address issues within the Ephesian church, Paul now turns his focus toward Timothy and his own character.


]]> Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2235 16 f797e2ab3187e8b4572c5a88684034e7 no 7. The Mystery of Godliness Matt Morrison <p>As Paul reaches the halfway point in his letter to Timothy, he pivots back to the reason for his writings – the unbelievable person of Jesus Christ. He also reminds his protege that some will leave the faith when they swerve from this gospel.</p> <p>As Paul reaches the halfway point in his letter to Timothy, he pivots back to the reason for his writings – the unbelievable person of Jesus Christ. He also reminds his protege that some will leave the faith when they swerve from this gospel.</p> As Paul reaches the halfway point in his letter to Timothy, he pivots back to the reason for his writings – the unbelievable person of Jesus Christ. He also reminds his protege that some will leave the faith when they swerve from this gospel.

]]> Sun, 01 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2334 17 e38476a696f854e331696e8698f6af09 no 6. The Qualities of a Deacon Matt Morrison <p>There are two teams of officers in the New Testament church – the elders and the deacons. After laying out the qualifications of the elders, Paul now instructs Timothy on what to look for in deacons.</p> <p>There are two teams of officers in the New Testament church – the elders and the deacons. After laying out the qualifications of the elders, Paul now instructs Timothy on what to look for in deacons.</p> There are two teams of officers in the New Testament church – the elders and the deacons. After laying out the qualifications of the elders, Paul now instructs Timothy on what to look for in deacons.

]]> Sun, 22 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2330 18 0d5d0efa28042ece3f400e80677150c8 no 5. The Qualities of an Elder Matt Morrison <p>As Paul continues to explain how the Household of God is meant to be ordered, he turns his attention to the qualifications of its leaders. What should we expect of the men who stand in the pulpit and shepherd the church?</p> <p>As Paul continues to explain how the Household of God is meant to be ordered, he turns his attention to the qualifications of its leaders. What should we expect of the men who stand in the pulpit and shepherd the church?</p> As Paul continues to explain how the Household of God is meant to be ordered, he turns his attention to the qualifications of its leaders. What should we expect of the men who stand in the pulpit and shepherd the church?

]]> Sun, 15 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2638 19 2f142743dc88776a8fb1c5b8b85eb6d9 no 4. Removing Distractions in The Church <p>Paul has just begun talking about how the Household of God should be properly ordered so that the Ephesian church can display the radiance of the gospel. After commanding them to pray and commit themselves to a specific lifestyle, now he explains further how that lifestyle should look.</p> <p>Paul has just begun talking about how the Household of God should be properly ordered so that the Ephesian church can display the radiance of the gospel. After commanding them to pray and commit themselves to a specific lifestyle, now he explains further how that lifestyle should look.</p> Paul has just begun talking about how the Household of God should be properly ordered so that the Ephesian church can display the radiance of the gospel. After commanding them to pray and commit themselves to a specific lifestyle, now he explains further how that lifestyle should look.

]]> Sun, 08 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2229 20 2925e4223934143b552f4ae0757d9dc5 no 3. God's Desire For All People Matt Morrison <p>As we continue our journey through 1 Timothy, Paul begins to outline how the church should be ordered. He encourages Timothy to begin his ministry with prayer for all people. Built within this encouragement is something that will deeply challenge the Ephesian believers.</p> <p>As we continue our journey through 1 Timothy, Paul begins to outline how the church should be ordered. He encourages Timothy to begin his ministry with prayer for all people. Built within this encouragement is something that will deeply challenge the Ephesian believers.</p> As we continue our journey through 1 Timothy, Paul begins to outline how the church should be ordered. He encourages Timothy to begin his ministry with prayer for all people. Built within this encouragement is something that will deeply challenge the Ephesian believers.

]]> Sun, 01 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2498 21 2e6bb255a68eef30ce8031d6ab788e04 no 2. The Pure Beauty of The Gospel Matt Morrison <p>Having charged Timothy with countering the false messages of errant leaders, Paul now pivots to the source of our faith – the miracle of salvation that is initiated by God and for God. And for a well-educated man, his argument doesn't appeal to logic. Instead, it is deeply personal and emotional.</p> <p>Having charged Timothy with countering the false messages of errant leaders, Paul now pivots to the source of our faith – the miracle of salvation that is initiated by God and for God. And for a well-educated man, his argument doesn't appeal to logic. Instead, it is deeply personal and emotional.</p> Having charged Timothy with countering the false messages of errant leaders, Paul now pivots to the source of our faith – the miracle of salvation that is initiated by God and for God. And for a well-educated man, his argument doesn't appeal to logic. Instead, it is deeply personal and emotional.

]]> Sun, 18 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2240 22 cef9e573487f595072da762377352397 no 1. When The Foundation is Corrupted Matt Morrison <p>This week, we kick off our new series in 1 Timothy. In this letter, Paul writes to Timothy with instructions on how to handle leadership and doctrinal issues that have arisen in the once-great Ephesian church. He is calling on him to address the doctrinal problems and call out the leaders who are peddling them. The letter gives us tremendous insight into God’s design for the church and how we’re meant to function together.</p> <p>This week, we kick off our new series in 1 Timothy. In this letter, Paul writes to Timothy with instructions on how to handle leadership and doctrinal issues that have arisen in the once-great Ephesian church. He is calling on him to address the doctrinal problems and call out the leaders who are peddling them. The letter gives us tremendous insight into God’s design for the church and how we’re meant to function together.</p> This week, we kick off our new series in 1 Timothy. In this letter, Paul writes to Timothy with instructions on how to handle leadership and doctrinal issues that have arisen in the once-great Ephesian church. He is calling on him to address the doctrinal problems and call out the leaders who are peddling them. The letter gives us tremendous insight into God’s design for the church and how we’re meant to function together.

]]> Sun, 11 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2180 23 1e076d3236d4b8f03ae3adc9ee113e2c no Where Do We Go From Here? Matt Morrison <p>As Jesus prepares to ascend back into heaven and sit at the right hand of the Father, he’s got a job for his disciples to complete. In just one simple verse, he gives a command that will transform billions of lives.</p> <p>As Jesus prepares to ascend back into heaven and sit at the right hand of the Father, he’s got a job for his disciples to complete. In just one simple verse, he gives a command that will transform billions of lives.</p> As Jesus prepares to ascend back into heaven and sit at the right hand of the Father, he’s got a job for his disciples to complete. In just one simple verse, he gives a command that will transform billions of lives.

]]> Sun, 04 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2465 24 a9dd51aa67b1c634785bdc5c82981a70 no Let's Go Matt Morrison <p>As Jesus reaches the very end of his earthly ministry, he gives final instructions for his followers while they await his return.</p> <p>As Jesus reaches the very end of his earthly ministry, he gives final instructions for his followers while they await his return.</p> As Jesus reaches the very end of his earthly ministry, he gives final instructions for his followers while they await his return.

]]> Sun, 28 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2560 25 8bfdcad8821eb90b8dff3f59bc9556b5 no 4. Redeemed to a Purpose Matt Morrison <p>Since Gabriel first appeared to Zechariah to announce that he would have a son, the priest has remained mute. Nine months later, his son is born. After naming him John, Zechariah’s voice comes back, and he proclaims the glory of what God is preparing to do. His prophecy carries significance for how we think about our redemption.</p> <p>Since Gabriel first appeared to Zechariah to announce that he would have a son, the priest has remained mute. Nine months later, his son is born. After naming him John, Zechariah’s voice comes back, and he proclaims the glory of what God is preparing to do. His prophecy carries significance for how we think about our redemption.</p> Since Gabriel first appeared to Zechariah to announce that he would have a son, the priest has remained mute. Nine months later, his son is born. After naming him John, Zechariah’s voice comes back, and he proclaims the glory of what God is preparing to do. His prophecy carries significance for how we think about our redemption.

]]> Sun, 21 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2230 26 94445f3e41f49c3f74e50d913dc63958 no 3. An Unbelievable Future Matt Morrison <p>After receiving Gabriel’s news that she will bear the Christ-child, Mary sets out for Judea to visit her relative, Elizabeth. When the two pregnant women meet, John rejoices in the womb, Elizabeth makes a stunning confession, and Mary poetically and beautifully praises God for the blessing that she – and her people – have now received.</p> <p>After receiving Gabriel’s news that she will bear the Christ-child, Mary sets out for Judea to visit her relative, Elizabeth. When the two pregnant women meet, John rejoices in the womb, Elizabeth makes a stunning confession, and Mary poetically and beautifully praises God for the blessing that she – and her people – have now received.</p> After receiving Gabriel’s news that she will bear the Christ-child, Mary sets out for Judea to visit her relative, Elizabeth. When the two pregnant women meet, John rejoices in the womb, Elizabeth makes a stunning confession, and Mary poetically and beautifully praises God for the blessing that she – and her people – have now received.

]]> Sun, 14 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2550 27 927f1ea1302d314ce5498bf5a709e37d no 2. An Impossible Beginning Matt Morrison <p>God can do anything with anyone, from anywhere. This is the reality Mary confronts when an angel appears to her, revealing that she will soon be pregnant with the long-awaited Messiah. A similar announcement already caught Zechariah on the back foot. Will Mary’s response be any different?</p> <p>God can do anything with anyone, from anywhere. This is the reality Mary confronts when an angel appears to her, revealing that she will soon be pregnant with the long-awaited Messiah. A similar announcement already caught Zechariah on the back foot. Will Mary’s response be any different?</p> God can do anything with anyone, from anywhere. This is the reality Mary confronts when an angel appears to her, revealing that she will soon be pregnant with the long-awaited Messiah. A similar announcement already caught Zechariah on the back foot. Will Mary’s response be any different?

]]> Sun, 07 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2351 28 5ba1c2e42628b8175e5452252ad6cfa4 no 1. The Silence is Broken Grant Hoover <p>Advent is officially here. Over the next four weeks, we will journey through Luke 1 as God breaks centuries of silence. It all begins as Zechariah, the high priest, receives a startling revelation that his barren wife, Elizabeth, is pregnant. Join us at 10:30 am as we dig into it!</p> <p>Advent is officially here. Over the next four weeks, we will journey through Luke 1 as God breaks centuries of silence. It all begins as Zechariah, the high priest, receives a startling revelation that his barren wife, Elizabeth, is pregnant. Join us at 10:30 am as we dig into it!</p> Advent is officially here. Over the next four weeks, we will journey through Luke 1 as God breaks centuries of silence. It all begins as Zechariah, the high priest, receives a startling revelation that his barren wife, Elizabeth, is pregnant. Join us at 10:30 am as we dig into it!

]]> Sun, 30 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2323 29 3adb1cbe978d7ce7dfa467448e402c90 no 13. Old Habits Die Hard Matt Morrison <p>As we close out our series in Nehemiah, we reach the point where we typically expect a fairytale ending. But as Chapter 13 unfolds, it’s anything but that. We see the people slide back into destructive habits and sins, while Nehemiah returns to the city he rebuilt, now in chaos.</p> <p>As we close out our series in Nehemiah, we reach the point where we typically expect a fairytale ending. But as Chapter 13 unfolds, it’s anything but that. We see the people slide back into destructive habits and sins, while Nehemiah returns to the city he rebuilt, now in chaos.</p> As we close out our series in Nehemiah, we reach the point where we typically expect a fairytale ending. But as Chapter 13 unfolds, it’s anything but that. We see the people slide back into destructive habits and sins, while Nehemiah returns to the city he rebuilt, now in chaos.

]]> Sun, 16 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2487 30 651731a5bbc556032e7a9f1c505cdbe9 no 12. Dedication Day Matt Morrison <p>After all the hard work and obstacles, the people reach the moment they’ve been waiting for this entire time. it’s dedication day and the people celebrate the start to their new life in their newly rebuilt city.</p> <p>After all the hard work and obstacles, the people reach the moment they’ve been waiting for this entire time. it’s dedication day and the people celebrate the start to their new life in their newly rebuilt city.</p> After all the hard work and obstacles, the people reach the moment they’ve been waiting for this entire time. it’s dedication day and the people celebrate the start to their new life in their newly rebuilt city.

]]> Sun, 09 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2322 31 7376e6edaaf0373ac5273719a796966a no 11. A Renewed Commitment <p>The story of Nehemiah is beginning to come to its close. After having just confessed to a ridiculous pattern of habitual sins through the generations, the remnant in Jerusalem now makes a firm commitment to return to the Lord in holiness, justice, and sacrificial worship as they begin their new lives in their rebuilt city.</p> <p>The story of Nehemiah is beginning to come to its close. After having just confessed to a ridiculous pattern of habitual sins through the generations, the remnant in Jerusalem now makes a firm commitment to return to the Lord in holiness, justice, and sacrificial worship as they begin their new lives in their rebuilt city.</p> The story of Nehemiah is beginning to come to its close. After having just confessed to a ridiculous pattern of habitual sins through the generations, the remnant in Jerusalem now makes a firm commitment to return to the Lord in holiness, justice, and sacrificial worship as they begin their new lives in their rebuilt city.

]]> Sun, 02 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2744 32 32199de39b5ebd30df2226dfb7d88ff3 no 10. 'Fessing Up Matt Morrison <p>With the wall complete and the truth of God’s Word before them, the people enter into an intentional time of confession that recounts the story of God’s faithfulness in the wake of their unfaithfulness.</p> <p>With the wall complete and the truth of God’s Word before them, the people enter into an intentional time of confession that recounts the story of God’s faithfulness in the wake of their unfaithfulness.</p> With the wall complete and the truth of God’s Word before them, the people enter into an intentional time of confession that recounts the story of God’s faithfulness in the wake of their unfaithfulness.

]]> Sun, 26 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2631 33 79dd3b437ac82daf92b3ad4afdf095d9 no I Am A Child of God Bryan Glass Sun, 19 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2594 34 e6fdc652b8157e0dd083d9a9bf15c7f4 no 8. The Home Stretch Matt Morrison <p>In our series through Nehemiah, the rebuilding project is reaching its end. The breaches are closing, and the city of Jerusalem is nearly ready to welcome the exiles from faraway lands. However, this doesn’t stop Nehemiah’s enemies from making a few final attempts to destroy him and end the initiative. As their efforts inevitably fail, we see God glorified and the wall finally completed.</p> <p>In our series through Nehemiah, the rebuilding project is reaching its end. The breaches are closing, and the city of Jerusalem is nearly ready to welcome the exiles from faraway lands. However, this doesn’t stop Nehemiah’s enemies from making a few final attempts to destroy him and end the initiative. As their efforts inevitably fail, we see God glorified and the wall finally completed.</p> In our series through Nehemiah, the rebuilding project is reaching its end. The breaches are closing, and the city of Jerusalem is nearly ready to welcome the exiles from faraway lands. However, this doesn’t stop Nehemiah’s enemies from making a few final attempts to destroy him and end the initiative. As their efforts inevitably fail, we see God glorified and the wall finally completed.

]]> Sun, 12 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2445 35 2161f107d619f66397744f8afed197d6 no 7. Justice For All Matt Morrison <p>As the rebuilding of the wall continues, the moral damage in the hearts of the people rises to the surface. This leads Nehemiah to take corrective action, calling out massive injustices being carried out by richer Jews against the poorer ones.</p> <p>As the rebuilding of the wall continues, the moral damage in the hearts of the people rises to the surface. This leads Nehemiah to take corrective action, calling out massive injustices being carried out by richer Jews against the poorer ones.</p> As the rebuilding of the wall continues, the moral damage in the hearts of the people rises to the surface. This leads Nehemiah to take corrective action, calling out massive injustices being carried out by richer Jews against the poorer ones.

]]> Sun, 21 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2479 36 8eacebf79fd22a6f61a8472f219165b1 no 6. Our God Will Fight For Us Matt Morrison <p>The people are actively and feverishly rebuilding, but as they do, they are faced with steep opposition from their enemies. This comes in the form of both ridicule and threats. But in the face of the opposition, they keep their focus on God, who will fight for them, leading to a pivotal turning point.</p> <p>The people are actively and feverishly rebuilding, but as they do, they are faced with steep opposition from their enemies. This comes in the form of both ridicule and threats. But in the face of the opposition, they keep their focus on God, who will fight for them, leading to a pivotal turning point.</p> The people are actively and feverishly rebuilding, but as they do, they are faced with steep opposition from their enemies. This comes in the form of both ridicule and threats. But in the face of the opposition, they keep their focus on God, who will fight for them, leading to a pivotal turning point.

]]> Sun, 14 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2463 37 9fb4a961216e1d06a6a41c180e8af6d5 no 5. All Hands on Deck Matt Morrison <p>Following Nehemiah’s arrival in the city with a fresh mandate by the Lord and the Persian king, the people are motivated to repair the walls of Jerusalem. Everyone, from the priests and officials to the middle-class workers, plays their part in bringing Jerusalem back to her former glory for the purpose of worshipping and glorifying God in their ancient home.</p> <p>Following Nehemiah’s arrival in the city with a fresh mandate by the Lord and the Persian king, the people are motivated to repair the walls of Jerusalem. Everyone, from the priests and officials to the middle-class workers, plays their part in bringing Jerusalem back to her former glory for the purpose of worshipping and glorifying God in their ancient home.</p> Following Nehemiah’s arrival in the city with a fresh mandate by the Lord and the Persian king, the people are motivated to repair the walls of Jerusalem. Everyone, from the priests and officials to the middle-class workers, plays their part in bringing Jerusalem back to her former glory for the purpose of worshipping and glorifying God in their ancient home.

]]> Sun, 07 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2072 38 5f15be72c8938f5b8cb86cb54820a8f7 no 4. Here Comes Trouble Matt Morrison <p>After months of preparing, planning, and praying, Nehemiah finally journeys to Jerusalem and lays eyes on the city’s destruction. He comes in quietly before boldly calling the people to action. As he does, he encounters enemies who are less than pleased by Nehemiah’s initiative.</p> <p>After months of preparing, planning, and praying, Nehemiah finally journeys to Jerusalem and lays eyes on the city’s destruction. He comes in quietly before boldly calling the people to action. As he does, he encounters enemies who are less than pleased by Nehemiah’s initiative.</p> After months of preparing, planning, and praying, Nehemiah finally journeys to Jerusalem and lays eyes on the city’s destruction. He comes in quietly before boldly calling the people to action. As he does, he encounters enemies who are less than pleased by Nehemiah’s initiative.

]]> Sun, 31 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2730 39 672cc96ea915dcf82d58b57a8b4a9ab3 no 3. Now or Never Matt Morrison <p>After hearing the news that Jerusalem's walls remain in ruins, Nehemiah is grieved by his nation's current state and the sin that led up to it. Having spent months in prayer and waiting for the right moment, he reaches the point of action. As he requests the king's permission to go back and rebuild the walls, Nehemiah demonstrates faithful obedience and dependence on the Lord. </p> <p>After hearing the news that Jerusalem's walls remain in ruins, Nehemiah is grieved by his nation's current state and the sin that led up to it. Having spent months in prayer and waiting for the right moment, he reaches the point of action. As he requests the king's permission to go back and rebuild the walls, Nehemiah demonstrates faithful obedience and dependence on the Lord. </p> After hearing the news that Jerusalem's walls remain in ruins, Nehemiah is grieved by his nation's current state and the sin that led up to it. Having spent months in prayer and waiting for the right moment, he reaches the point of action. As he requests the king's permission to go back and rebuild the walls, Nehemiah demonstrates faithful obedience and dependence on the Lord. 

]]> Sun, 24 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2512 40 a02250935968ebabfea45052a00bfcca no 2. Good Grief Matt Morrison <p>When we’re confronted with the weight of our sin, we are tempted to grieve in two ways. We can either grieve with a sense of helplessness or with the hope that comes from the gospel. As Nehemiah laments the sin of his people and the punishment they’re now facing, he demonstrates good, godly grief that is bathed in the hope of God’s promises.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p> <p>When we’re confronted with the weight of our sin, we are tempted to grieve in two ways. We can either grieve with a sense of helplessness or with the hope that comes from the gospel. As Nehemiah laments the sin of his people and the punishment they’re now facing, he demonstrates good, godly grief that is bathed in the hope of God’s promises.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p> When we’re confronted with the weight of our sin, we are tempted to grieve in two ways. We can either grieve with a sense of helplessness or with the hope that comes from the gospel. As Nehemiah laments the sin of his people and the punishment they’re now facing, he demonstrates good, godly grief that is bathed in the hope of God’s promises.



]]> Sun, 17 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2504 41 8a0975cbffb8e627dff51e0ca084383a no 1. The Bubble Bursts Matt Morrison <p>For generations, the people of Israel have been in a period of exile after centuries of rebellion against God. No longer in the Promised Land, the people now find themselves scattered across an unknown empire with unknown neighbors. In this place of darkness, they’re stuck wondering if God is still there, if he is still for them, and if he will still redeem them. In the midst of these difficult questions, God raises up Nehemiah, a political leader with incredible influence who believes their story is not over.</p> <p>For generations, the people of Israel have been in a period of exile after centuries of rebellion against God. No longer in the Promised Land, the people now find themselves scattered across an unknown empire with unknown neighbors. In this place of darkness, they’re stuck wondering if God is still there, if he is still for them, and if he will still redeem them. In the midst of these difficult questions, God raises up Nehemiah, a political leader with incredible influence who believes their story is not over.</p> For generations, the people of Israel have been in a period of exile after centuries of rebellion against God. No longer in the Promised Land, the people now find themselves scattered across an unknown empire with unknown neighbors. In this place of darkness, they’re stuck wondering if God is still there, if he is still for them, and if he will still redeem them. In the midst of these difficult questions, God raises up Nehemiah, a political leader with incredible influence who believes their story is not over.

]]> Sun, 10 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2877 42 9672e6b1308a56877d971f867b4e9e1e no All-Powerful and All-Present Thomas Maurer <p>Why is God worth trusting? Thomas Maurer explores two critical aspects of God's character that give us comfort as we place our faith in him.</p> <p>Why is God worth trusting? Thomas Maurer explores two critical aspects of God's character that give us comfort as we place our faith in him.</p> Why is God worth trusting? Thomas Maurer explores two critical aspects of God's character that give us comfort as we place our faith in him.

]]> Sun, 03 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2062 43 15c0578a25f341f000a07677b5a056a9 no 6. The Faithful Church <p>We all know what it’s like to feel small or insignificant. Others question the depth of God’s love for them. As Jesus writes to the church in Philadelphia, he addresses a congregation that is small, weak, but incredibly faithful. To this faithful church, he gives them important reminders and powerful encouragements about his love for them.</p> <p>We all know what it’s like to feel small or insignificant. Others question the depth of God’s love for them. As Jesus writes to the church in Philadelphia, he addresses a congregation that is small, weak, but incredibly faithful. To this faithful church, he gives them important reminders and powerful encouragements about his love for them.</p> We all know what it’s like to feel small or insignificant. Others question the depth of God’s love for them. As Jesus writes to the church in Philadelphia, he addresses a congregation that is small, weak, but incredibly faithful. To this faithful church, he gives them important reminders and powerful encouragements about his love for them.

]]> Sun, 20 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2483 44 035211eff8efee56f1143d26edcc0b1d no 7. The Lukewarm Church Matt Morrison <p>Jesus’ letter to the church in Laodicea is his most infamous one. In this passage, he calls the church out for their lukewarm spiritual living. But what does it really mean to be a lukewarm Christian? How does someone get to that place? And what does Jesus mean when he says he is going to spit them out of his mouth?</p> <p>Jesus’ letter to the church in Laodicea is his most infamous one. In this passage, he calls the church out for their lukewarm spiritual living. But what does it really mean to be a lukewarm Christian? How does someone get to that place? And what does Jesus mean when he says he is going to spit them out of his mouth?</p> Jesus’ letter to the church in Laodicea is his most infamous one. In this passage, he calls the church out for their lukewarm spiritual living. But what does it really mean to be a lukewarm Christian? How does someone get to that place? And what does Jesus mean when he says he is going to spit them out of his mouth?

]]> Sun, 20 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2685 45 71fef787f079cfb02d5bbd29629a568a no 5. The Dead Church Matt Morrison <p>The city of Sardis had once been an incredible place to live, full of industry and resources. But by the first century, it had become a shadow of its former self. Unfortunately, so had its church. In Jesus’ harshest letter yet, he describes them as a dead congregation on the brink of extinction. But not all hope is lost and, as always, Jesus gives them a promise to the one who conquers.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p> <p>The city of Sardis had once been an incredible place to live, full of industry and resources. But by the first century, it had become a shadow of its former self. Unfortunately, so had its church. In Jesus’ harshest letter yet, he describes them as a dead congregation on the brink of extinction. But not all hope is lost and, as always, Jesus gives them a promise to the one who conquers.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p> The city of Sardis had once been an incredible place to live, full of industry and resources. But by the first century, it had become a shadow of its former self. Unfortunately, so had its church. In Jesus’ harshest letter yet, he describes them as a dead congregation on the brink of extinction. But not all hope is lost and, as always, Jesus gives them a promise to the one who conquers.



]]> Sun, 13 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2470 46 8013161b49eb91b1b97165b3257d8f5d no 4. The Wandering Church Matt Morrison <p>As humans, we tend to wander easily. We quickly give our hearts to things that do not deserve them. The church in Thyatira understood this temptation well as they struggled with internal influences trying to distract them from Christ. But his response to their unfaithfulness is a powerful reminder of his love, patience, and strength.</p> <p>As humans, we tend to wander easily. We quickly give our hearts to things that do not deserve them. The church in Thyatira understood this temptation well as they struggled with internal influences trying to distract them from Christ. But his response to their unfaithfulness is a powerful reminder of his love, patience, and strength.</p> As humans, we tend to wander easily. We quickly give our hearts to things that do not deserve them. The church in Thyatira understood this temptation well as they struggled with internal influences trying to distract them from Christ. But his response to their unfaithfulness is a powerful reminder of his love, patience, and strength.

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2589 47 1883981bb11c9725931253c93b7b0ca3 no The Forgiven Forgive Grant Hoover <p>Forgiveness is incredibly tough. Some hurts are so intense that it almost seems offensive to forgive them. But as followers of Christ, forgiveness is both modeled for us and commanded of us. This week, Grant Hoover unpacks what it means that we are both forgiven and commanded to forgive.</p> <p>Forgiveness is incredibly tough. Some hurts are so intense that it almost seems offensive to forgive them. But as followers of Christ, forgiveness is both modeled for us and commanded of us. This week, Grant Hoover unpacks what it means that we are both forgiven and commanded to forgive.</p> Forgiveness is incredibly tough. Some hurts are so intense that it almost seems offensive to forgive them. But as followers of Christ, forgiveness is both modeled for us and commanded of us. This week, Grant Hoover unpacks what it means that we are both forgiven and commanded to forgive.

]]> Sun, 29 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 4205 48 17fb89d6e39ea8f9e55e852e03fce968 no 3. The Compromised Church Matt Morrison <p>Imagine living for Jesus in a place that he literally calls the throne of Satan. Consider the temptation, the pressure, and the threat to compromise your faith in favor of the prevailing culture that’s all around you. This was reality for the Christians in Pergamum who stood for Jesus, yet still compromised their worship of him.</p> <p>Imagine living for Jesus in a place that he literally calls the throne of Satan. Consider the temptation, the pressure, and the threat to compromise your faith in favor of the prevailing culture that’s all around you. This was reality for the Christians in Pergamum who stood for Jesus, yet still compromised their worship of him.</p> Imagine living for Jesus in a place that he literally calls the throne of Satan. Consider the temptation, the pressure, and the threat to compromise your faith in favor of the prevailing culture that’s all around you. This was reality for the Christians in Pergamum who stood for Jesus, yet still compromised their worship of him.

]]> Sun, 22 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2343 49 da54b5489693d13c9ff00d3dd5f371a2 no 2. The Enduring Church Matt Morrison <p>Jesus never promises that following him will be easy. Few churches in the first century knew that better than the Christians in Smyrna. What does it look like to suffer well for the gospel? What is Jesus’ promise to the one who conquers amidst the pressures to forsake Christ?</p> <p>Jesus never promises that following him will be easy. Few churches in the first century knew that better than the Christians in Smyrna. What does it look like to suffer well for the gospel? What is Jesus’ promise to the one who conquers amidst the pressures to forsake Christ?</p> Jesus never promises that following him will be easy. Few churches in the first century knew that better than the Christians in Smyrna. What does it look like to suffer well for the gospel? What is Jesus’ promise to the one who conquers amidst the pressures to forsake Christ?

]]> Sun, 15 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2887 50 c17259b0c959fec5c4bd81d3ad075131 no 1. The Lost Church Matt Morrison <p>As Jesus addresses the church in Ephesus, he is speaking to a congregation that is lost. They do the right things, but with a heart that is empty. They've lost their first love. But what does that mean? How does it look when we do the same?</p> <p>As Jesus addresses the church in Ephesus, he is speaking to a congregation that is lost. They do the right things, but with a heart that is empty. They've lost their first love. But what does that mean? How does it look when we do the same?</p> As Jesus addresses the church in Ephesus, he is speaking to a congregation that is lost. They do the right things, but with a heart that is empty. They've lost their first love. But what does that mean? How does it look when we do the same?

]]> Sun, 08 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2569 51 8e8ed6bc2ba91d2d8950d3dce78169d2 no Four Habits of a Healthy Church Matt Morrison <p>Churches do a lot of things. We keep busy schedules and activities on the books. But what are the key habits and values that define a healthy church? How do its members participate? This week, we look at the four essential habits of a healthy church. After the sermon, we took the Congregation Health Assessment that measures how well we are each maintaining these habits. </p> <p>Churches do a lot of things. We keep busy schedules and activities on the books. But what are the key habits and values that define a healthy church? How do its members participate? This week, we look at the four essential habits of a healthy church. After the sermon, we took the Congregation Health Assessment that measures how well we are each maintaining these habits. </p> Churches do a lot of things. We keep busy schedules and activities on the books. But what are the key habits and values that define a healthy church? How do its members participate? This week, we look at the four essential habits of a healthy church. After the sermon, we took the Congregation Health Assessment that measures how well we are each maintaining these habits.

]]> Sun, 01 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2253 52 605acab24bcb3cccfba207cbb2d9d2c3 no 16. Prepared for Battle Matt Morrison <p>As Paul brings his beautiful letter to the Ephesians to a close, he leaves them with a crucial reminder that the road ahead will be challenging. Using battle terminology, he describes how they must remain prepared and vigilant against the enemy who opposes them.</p> <p>As Paul brings his beautiful letter to the Ephesians to a close, he leaves them with a crucial reminder that the road ahead will be challenging. Using battle terminology, he describes how they must remain prepared and vigilant against the enemy who opposes them.</p> As Paul brings his beautiful letter to the Ephesians to a close, he leaves them with a crucial reminder that the road ahead will be challenging. Using battle terminology, he describes how they must remain prepared and vigilant against the enemy who opposes them.

]]> Sun, 25 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2443 53 6ae2ed42aeae9e443d0a3f627fb50567 no 15. Right Relationships: At Home & Work Matt Morrison <p>As Paul moves into the final section of his letter, he stresses the importance of having rightly ordered relationships, the foundation of which is mutual submission toward one another. After unpacking how this looks in the context of marriage, he moves on to parenting and worker relationships.</p> <p>As Paul moves into the final section of his letter, he stresses the importance of having rightly ordered relationships, the foundation of which is mutual submission toward one another. After unpacking how this looks in the context of marriage, he moves on to parenting and worker relationships.</p> As Paul moves into the final section of his letter, he stresses the importance of having rightly ordered relationships, the foundation of which is mutual submission toward one another. After unpacking how this looks in the context of marriage, he moves on to parenting and worker relationships.

]]> Sun, 18 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2616 54 30dc3c47bc202a172309ea9bd9de17f6 no 14. Right Relationships: Marriage Matt Morrison <p>So far in his letter to the Ephesians, Paul has provided a beautiful and comprehensive reminder of the gospel, a plea for unity in the church, and a challenge to personal holiness. Now, he turns his focus to how the gospel informs the most basic and intimate relationships in a believer’s life, starting with marriage.</p> <p>So far in his letter to the Ephesians, Paul has provided a beautiful and comprehensive reminder of the gospel, a plea for unity in the church, and a challenge to personal holiness. Now, he turns his focus to how the gospel informs the most basic and intimate relationships in a believer’s life, starting with marriage.</p> So far in his letter to the Ephesians, Paul has provided a beautiful and comprehensive reminder of the gospel, a plea for unity in the church, and a challenge to personal holiness. Now, he turns his focus to how the gospel informs the most basic and intimate relationships in a believer’s life, starting with marriage.

]]> Sun, 11 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2596 55 8d91d812023b584dd59a899430d507a1 no 13. Becoming Who We Are Matt Morrison <p>As Paul continues to build on what it means to live as a follower of Christ, he draws a contrast between the lives the Ephesian Christians once lived and who they are called to be now. In doing so, he specifically challenges them to live as light in the Spirit. But what does that mean, and how can we discern God’s will for our lives?</p> <p>As Paul continues to build on what it means to live as a follower of Christ, he draws a contrast between the lives the Ephesian Christians once lived and who they are called to be now. In doing so, he specifically challenges them to live as light in the Spirit. But what does that mean, and how can we discern God’s will for our lives?</p> As Paul continues to build on what it means to live as a follower of Christ, he draws a contrast between the lives the Ephesian Christians once lived and who they are called to be now. In doing so, he specifically challenges them to live as light in the Spirit. But what does that mean, and how can we discern God’s will for our lives?

]]> Sun, 04 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2743 56 593ff9ca2a6a0ae8de4e564146c6d292 no 12. Imitate Christ with Love & Purity Matt Morrison <p>As Paul continues to lay out the practical implications of following Christ, he calls on the Ephesians to imitate him with love and purity.</p> <p>As Paul continues to lay out the practical implications of following Christ, he calls on the Ephesians to imitate him with love and purity.</p> As Paul continues to lay out the practical implications of following Christ, he calls on the Ephesians to imitate him with love and purity.

]]> Sun, 27 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2753 57 224e9868ba9576ec7e0e8cce4463f895 no Easter Sunday: A Living Hope Matt Morrison <p>As we celebrate Easter, we focus on the living hope that sustains us in the midst of suffering and points us to an unfading, incorruptible inheritance awaiting us in eternity.</p> <p>As we celebrate Easter, we focus on the living hope that sustains us in the midst of suffering and points us to an unfading, incorruptible inheritance awaiting us in eternity.</p> As we celebrate Easter, we focus on the living hope that sustains us in the midst of suffering and points us to an unfading, incorruptible inheritance awaiting us in eternity.

]]> Sun, 20 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2257 58 15b4efd146be033231bebd7955d4a7f5 no Good Friday 2025 Matt Morrison <p>As we celebrate Easter, we gather first to remember the fateful night that Jesus was crucified on our behalf.</p> <p>As we celebrate Easter, we gather first to remember the fateful night that Jesus was crucified on our behalf.</p> As we celebrate Easter, we gather first to remember the fateful night that Jesus was crucified on our behalf.

]]> Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2646 59 394bdcbf59ba413dfdc69fec92b6f67d no The Triumphal Entry of Jesus Matt Morrison <p>After a long and determined journey, Jesus is finally arriving in Jerusalem. While they celebrate his entrance into the city, hardly anyone understands the true significance of the moment or the dramatic turn of events that will unfold over the coming days.</p> <p>After a long and determined journey, Jesus is finally arriving in Jerusalem. While they celebrate his entrance into the city, hardly anyone understands the true significance of the moment or the dramatic turn of events that will unfold over the coming days.</p> After a long and determined journey, Jesus is finally arriving in Jerusalem. While they celebrate his entrance into the city, hardly anyone understands the true significance of the moment or the dramatic turn of events that will unfold over the coming days.

]]> Sun, 13 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2371 60 c32956f5745a4541ea1db20c8c43a0e7 no 11. Modeling Christ Together Matt Morrison <p>After calling the Ephesian believers to put off the old self and identity that once ruled them, submit themselves to the renewal of the Spirit, and put on their new identity, he now gives them granular commands that exhibit true Christian living.</p> <p>After calling the Ephesian believers to put off the old self and identity that once ruled them, submit themselves to the renewal of the Spirit, and put on their new identity, he now gives them granular commands that exhibit true Christian living.</p> After calling the Ephesian believers to put off the old self and identity that once ruled them, submit themselves to the renewal of the Spirit, and put on their new identity, he now gives them granular commands that exhibit true Christian living.

]]> Sun, 06 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2677 61 2dc8ba9d3c40f377eec7a01ca1e27c10 no 10. Out With The Old, In With The New Matt Morrison <p>After writing about the unity the Ephesian Christians have with one another, he shows the disunity they now have with the world. He challenges them to stop walking as those who have not been redeemed and calls them to a life that reflects the gospel they profess.</p> <p>After writing about the unity the Ephesian Christians have with one another, he shows the disunity they now have with the world. He challenges them to stop walking as those who have not been redeemed and calls them to a life that reflects the gospel they profess.</p> After writing about the unity the Ephesian Christians have with one another, he shows the disunity they now have with the world. He challenges them to stop walking as those who have not been redeemed and calls them to a life that reflects the gospel they profess.

]]> Sun, 30 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2582 62 bd497703358004d909bb180a34ca09a8 no 9. A Call to Action Matt Morrison <p>After expressing the call, requirements, and foundation of unity in the church, Paul now shifts his focus into how they practically function together as one Body. In this section, he takes particular care to address the role of the church's leaders in this as well.</p> <p>After expressing the call, requirements, and foundation of unity in the church, Paul now shifts his focus into how they practically function together as one Body. In this section, he takes particular care to address the role of the church's leaders in this as well.</p> After expressing the call, requirements, and foundation of unity in the church, Paul now shifts his focus into how they practically function together as one Body. In this section, he takes particular care to address the role of the church's leaders in this as well.

]]> Sun, 23 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2530 63 d8f03d5a06596ac34c5aff17b7317a73 no 8. A Call to Unity Matt Morrison <p>In light of everything Paul has written up to this point - the power of the gospel, the unity now forged between the Jews and Gentiles, and the filling they have of the Holy Spirit - Paul now calls them to live according to these beautiful realities. He challenges them to maintain that unity and calls them to the character traits that will facilitate it.</p> <p>In light of everything Paul has written up to this point - the power of the gospel, the unity now forged between the Jews and Gentiles, and the filling they have of the Holy Spirit - Paul now calls them to live according to these beautiful realities. He challenges them to maintain that unity and calls them to the character traits that will facilitate it.</p> In light of everything Paul has written up to this point - the power of the gospel, the unity now forged between the Jews and Gentiles, and the filling they have of the Holy Spirit - Paul now calls them to live according to these beautiful realities. He challenges them to maintain that unity and calls them to the character traits that will facilitate it.

]]> Sun, 16 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2703 64 7dc07d0acacc0f5a1b5c25b0b59696a3 no 7. From The Inside Out Matt Morrison <p>In this prayer that closes out the first half of Paul's letter to the Ephesians, Paul specifically asks God to give the believers the strength to fully know, comprehend, and walk in his love while keeping his glory as the north star in his request.</p> <p>In this prayer that closes out the first half of Paul's letter to the Ephesians, Paul specifically asks God to give the believers the strength to fully know, comprehend, and walk in his love while keeping his glory as the north star in his request.</p> In this prayer that closes out the first half of Paul's letter to the Ephesians, Paul specifically asks God to give the believers the strength to fully know, comprehend, and walk in his love while keeping his glory as the north star in his request.

]]> Sun, 09 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2735 65 ca4e2226561a422a1894985653b1f515 no 6. Having Skin in the Game Matt Morrison <p>After calling the believers in Ephesus to an uncommon and radical unity, he now demonstrates his personal commitment and sacrifice to this calling.</p> <p>After calling the believers in Ephesus to an uncommon and radical unity, he now demonstrates his personal commitment and sacrifice to this calling.</p> After calling the believers in Ephesus to an uncommon and radical unity, he now demonstrates his personal commitment and sacrifice to this calling.

]]> Sun, 02 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2323 66 208a6ad459111c41b0e9ebe8949ab65a no 5. The Beauty of a Messy Church Matt Morrison <p>In light of the comprehensive picture of the gospel that Paul has presented up to this point in the letter, he now calls for a shocking and uncommon unity among Gentile and Jewish Christians.</p> <p>In light of the comprehensive picture of the gospel that Paul has presented up to this point in the letter, he now calls for a shocking and uncommon unity among Gentile and Jewish Christians.</p> In light of the comprehensive picture of the gospel that Paul has presented up to this point in the letter, he now calls for a shocking and uncommon unity among Gentile and Jewish Christians.

]]> Sun, 23 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3053 67 c8dc934c37529c66f9dab96d3ef5bdf1 no Patience In Suffering Hunter Peceraro Sun, 16 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2221 68 36024042662f9ff9a3f7d0c90a89f4f8 no 4. A New Identity Matt Morrison <p>In this passage, Paul unveils the distinct contrast between who we were before Christ and who we are now. He brings particular focus to the shift in identity we now enjoy.</p> <p>In this passage, Paul unveils the distinct contrast between who we were before Christ and who we are now. He brings particular focus to the shift in identity we now enjoy.</p> In this passage, Paul unveils the distinct contrast between who we were before Christ and who we are now. He brings particular focus to the shift in identity we now enjoy.

]]> Sun, 09 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2561 69 481901f74ead52e55f86adfd5dd638a1 no 3. A Faith That's Empowered Matt Morrison <p>In light of the adoption, redemption, and guarantee ensured by the Trinity in 1:3-14, Paul reminds the Ephesian Christians of the incredible hope, inheritance, and power that is theirs in Christ. </p> <p>In light of the adoption, redemption, and guarantee ensured by the Trinity in 1:3-14, Paul reminds the Ephesian Christians of the incredible hope, inheritance, and power that is theirs in Christ. </p> In light of the adoption, redemption, and guarantee ensured by the Trinity in 1:3-14, Paul reminds the Ephesian Christians of the incredible hope, inheritance, and power that is theirs in Christ. 

]]> Sun, 02 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2844 70 d8166544b7362a34f80674834984bf87 no 2. To The Praise of His Glory <p>Paul opens into the meat of the letter by displaying the full glory and splendor of the gospel. With language that can only be seen as worshipful, he demonstrates the unique roles of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in God's salvation program that ultimately puts his glory on display.</p> <p>Paul opens into the meat of the letter by displaying the full glory and splendor of the gospel. With language that can only be seen as worshipful, he demonstrates the unique roles of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in God's salvation program that ultimately puts his glory on display.</p> Paul opens into the meat of the letter by displaying the full glory and splendor of the gospel. With language that can only be seen as worshipful, he demonstrates the unique roles of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in God's salvation program that ultimately puts his glory on display.

]]> Sun, 26 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2551 71 c5e6c7f58b1abee9f6e6479e567a7faf no 1. Proper Introductions Matt Morrison <p>Paul is writing to a pillar church, operating in culturally foreign and difficult territory. He appeals to them from a posture of high spiritual authority, while humbly recognizing the unmerited way in which he acquired it.</p> <p>Paul is writing to a pillar church, operating in culturally foreign and difficult territory. He appeals to them from a posture of high spiritual authority, while humbly recognizing the unmerited way in which he acquired it.</p> Paul is writing to a pillar church, operating in culturally foreign and difficult territory. He appeals to them from a posture of high spiritual authority, while humbly recognizing the unmerited way in which he acquired it.

]]> Sun, 19 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2368 72 478fb5b4cf18b31f7a967eb2d2e76e6e no Four Prayers That Please Our Heavenly Father Thomas Maurer Sun, 12 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2324 73 4b461ff594aa2ae1aa0e6454caf6a37d no To Know or Not To Know Joe Patton Sun, 05 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2374 74 249f590ec3215dd1339e1383f490d716 no